Application start for free house trees in Treptow-Köpenick until June 30, 2024

Application start for free house trees in Treptow-Köpenick until June 30, 2024

After a successful first round of the "House trees for Treptow-Köpenick" project last year, interested parties can now apply for one or more house trees by June 30, 2024. The nature conservation office provides the trees free of charge after successful application and ensures professional planting. In return, the participants undertake to take care of the trees. An important criterion for the selection of applications is the location of the trees that should be able to affect public space. The project is aimed at private homeowners, apartment owners' communities, as well as housing associations and cooperatives. City councilor Dr. Leistner emphasizes the positive effects of the trees on the cityscape, the microclimate and the wildlife.

In many cities, greening and trees in residential areas are missing. This can lead to an increased burden on the environment due to heat, air pollution and lack of habitats for animals. The project "House trees for Treptow-Köpenick" is therefore an important contribution to improving the urban climate and creating green oases in urban environments.

trees are not only aesthetically appealing, but also have numerous ecological advantages. They donate shadows, cool the surroundings through evaporation, offer habitat and food for animals and contribute to improving air quality. Due to the targeted planting of trees in residential areas, these advantages can be used and the overall living environment can be upgraded.

interested citizens and organizations in Treptow-Köpenick have the opportunity to actively participate in the design of their surroundings and to contribute to environmental protection. By applying for a house tree and taking care of its care, you can help to make your neighborhood greener and more livable.

The table below shows some possible tree species that could be suitable for the project in Treptow-Köpenick, as well as its ecological and aesthetic advantages:

| Tree species | Ecological advantages | Aesthetic advantages |
| —————— | --——————————————————————————— | Ahorn | Improves air quality, offers food for birds | Beautiful autumn coloring, shade | Birch | Good filtering effect for air pollutants | Dainty, attractive bark |
| Linde | High nectar and pollen, offers insects food | Large, fragrant flowers |
| Kirschbaum | Fruits as a source of food for birds and insects | Flowering in spring, fruit tree |
| Oak | Offers habitat for numerous animal species | Majestic appearance, long service life |

The targeted selection of tree species can be maximized the ecological and aesthetic advantages in order to make a long -term contribution to improving the city climate and promoting biodiversity. Interested parties should therefore consider which tree species best suits their location and individual preferences.

Source: www.berlin.de